Here is some info on the Winchester SXT. I can tell you from what I've seen with my own eyes, that ammo does exactly what it's supposed to. I watched an autopsy of a bad guy shot twice with .40S&W in that ammo and both bullets recovered from the body were in perfect expanded form and retained its integrity. Nasty but effective round for sure.

Here is a link to Corbon's site. They have some excellent ammo but it is premium stuff with the pricing to match.

One thing I take into consideration in deciding on ammo is the velocity of the load. With hollowpoints you want maximum expansion and bullet weight retention and to achieve that, the bullet must be a good design and there must be sufficient velocity behind it. You'll see "+P" and "+P+" designations to denote higher velocity loads. I think one has to balance the equation against individual needs and circumstances, including ability to make accurate follow-up shots and the type and caliber of weapon. For example, my .357 Magnum is a big, heavy 4" S&W that is for home defense with the possibility that my wife my need it. Do I need a full power .357 Magnum loaded in it under these circumstances, particularly when this gun is an indoor-only piece? I decided that it would be too much and load it with .38+P+ for a sort of ".357 Magnum light" effect. My personal saying goes that I'd rather hit a target with a .380ACP than miss with a .45ACP.

I'm sure statdoc has some excellent opinions to add.

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